Lemony Green Beans
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Quick-cooking green beans take this side dish recipe from start to finish in 20 minutes. Lemon peel and shallots add an elegant air and fresh flavor.


Lemony Green Beans

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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  lb.
    green beans, trimmed, or three 9-oz. pkg. frozen whole green beans
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  • 3  Tbsp.
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 3  large
    shallots, cut into thin wedges
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  • 6  cloves
    garlic, thinly sliced
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    salt
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  • 1/8  tsp.
    ground black pepper
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    Lemon wedges
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Directions
1.
In a 12-inch skillet cook beans in lightly salted boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes or until barely crisp-tender. Drain; rinse beans with cold water. Set aside.
2.
In same skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Add green beans. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Two hours ahead, cook beans as directed in Step 1; cover and refrigerate beans. Thirty minutes ahead, finish recipe as directed in Step 2.
Nutrition information
Calories 80, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 41%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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